Paintings, lounge-like vibe, neutral colours make Hazoorilal Legacy CEO's house a warm hangout spot for friends
The paintings from a small gallery cost Rohan Narang just Rs 5,000.
By ET Bureau |
Agencies
Rohan Narang said his friends almost use his house like a hotel.
By Shashi Sunny
Rohan Narang, CEO, Hazoorilal Legacy, says he loves playing host, and friends can relax at his house whenever they want:
A social space “My wife Priyanka and I are both sociable people. I wanted to make all my friends feel welcome in my house in Delhi. At the same time, I also wanted Priyanka and I to have enough privacy.
“We redesigned the entire first floor of the family bungalow, using her inputs and mine. We now have a large lounge area with a private terrace and bar, and a huge bedroom that can be our private space even if we have lots of guests in the lounge area. I also put in an extra storage room, which has been converted into a nursery for our infant son.”
Personal space “The house was renovated at the same time as my showroom, and both follow the same mood board. I followed the same principles for both: Soft, neutral colours that form a soft background for artefacts.
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“The room is like a large lounge, warm and chic and clean. There are just a few decorative items here: A couple of paintings, including one by an unknown artist, which we saw in a small gallery and loved. It looked quaint and cost us just Rs 5,000! There is also a Sanjay Bhattacharya canvas gifted by my parents, Anjali and Ramesh. There is some pop art by my cousin Sanuj Birla [images from Game of Thrones and Manchester United drawn on real dollar bills], which add a dash of bright colour.
Rohan Narang describes himself and his wife Priyanka as sociable people. “We have a small bar, a large TV and a comfortable sofa. The lounge opens out into a secluded open area which has an outdoor bar with a terrace garden for winter afternoons or summer evenings. It is lovely to sit out here when the weather and air quality are good. We have a high fence all around, so that the space remains private.
“The bedroom also reflects the same colours, and the pride of place is a four-poster bed with animal details, reminiscent of our honeymoon in Africa. Initialled Louis Vuitton trunks gifted by a friend, and a collage of photos from the wedding complete the look. The baby’s bedroom is powder blue with a customised wall with cute animals.”
Friends welcome “This is an open house, and my friends almost use it like a hotel. They come and hang out, watch matches, unwind, and leave refreshed. We love having them over.”
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What I would never have “I will not have a clock on the wall here because it’s a constant reminder of how time flies. I don’t want anyone to look at a clock and feel rushed. Once you are here, just let time be.”
In one word “If I had to describe my space in one word, I would just say ‘warmth’”.
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Dream guest “The one person I would love to invite is [former Manchester United manager] Alex Ferguson. He’s my idol, and if I could entertain him here and watch a football match with him in my lounge, it would really make me happy.”
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